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Hills Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 442 students
 

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Posted June 3, 2008
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My children went to this school for a few years, but after entering a new school they have learned twice as fast as they were at hills. Also problems are not handeled in a timely manner. Children bully other children and not much is done when they are in the younger grades.
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Posted January 15, 2008
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I was not very pleased with the school. I pulled my children out and started Home Schooling them. They are now doing wonderfull, it was the best decision I ever made for them. They did not recieve the help they needed when it was needed. There are a couple of good teachers there though.
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Posted February 25, 2005
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My child had a wonderful year in Miss Tost's fourth grade. The students created a business, sold their product and then donated the money. She truely had a wonderful year! Thanks Miss Tost.
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Posted August 12, 2004
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I was very pleased with Hills Elementary School, especially my son's 4th grade teacher Miss Janet Tost! She made each day exciting and new for him and he couldn't wait to go to school, for once. The principal, Mr. Ron Sismondo, was very helpful in making my son's educational experience a very positive one. Unfortunately, we had to relocate, but I'm sure my son's experiences at Hills will be with him--always!
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I love this school my daugther went there the work wasnt too easy or hard. I hope this school helps people like it did my daugther have a good day bye
—Submitted by Tina Ginier, a parent

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Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students98%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students98%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabled73%
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female92%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabled80%
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students72%
Female81%
Male63%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled74%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female>95%
Male78%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Science

All Students74%
Female77%
Male70%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students96%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabled85%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female90%
Male67%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabled46%
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4BelowAbove
Grade 5BelowMet
Grade 6AboveMet

About the tests

In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
102 (2011)
 
103 (2010)
 
100 (2009)
 
96 (2008)
0
60
120

About the tests

Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 98% 76%
Black 2% 16%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Hispanic 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 37%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 20%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 94%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 57%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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